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Airbus A330-900 Flies for the First Time

A330neo test program expected to log some 1,400 flying hours

October 19, 2017

Australian Navy Perseveres With S-100 Camcopter Despite Crashes

Two upgraded versions of the VTOL UAV are being acquired. Meanwhile, the service is upgrading its manned MH-60R helicopters.

October 19, 2017

U.S. Sends New Deterrence Message to North Korea Via Seoul Airshow

The biennial ADEX trade show became a vehicle for another demonstration of U.S. airpower.

October 19, 2017

Navy Releases Request for Proposals for MQ-25 Refueling Drone

The service expects to award an engineering and manufacturing development contract next fall, the Naval Air Systems Command said.

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October 19, 2017

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Widerøe To Take first Embraer E190-E2 in April

Test program has accumulated 1,600 flying hours out of estimated requirement of 2,000

October 18, 2017

Though Airlines Slow to Equip, FAA Plans for Future With ADS-B

The FAA will provide a backup system for ADS-B consisting of layers of existing radar surveillance systems.

October 18, 2017

Transport Canada Reports First Collision of Drone, Airplane

An unidentified drone struck a Skyjet King Air 100 with eight passengers inbound to a Québec City airport, causing minor damage.

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October 16, 2017

GE9X Uses CFM Leap’s Pioneering Cooling-Air Flow Modulation

Technology alters HTP cooling for specific flight conditions, allowing for better thermal efficiency and performance

October 16, 2017

Airbus Agrees To Take Majority Stake in C Series

While denying antidumping claims motivated the decision, companies expect U.S.-made C Series jets would not fall subject to tariffs

October 16, 2017

Lufthansa Agrees to Buy Parts of Air Berlin

Deal draws protest from Ryanair, which pledged to take its challenge to EC competition authorities

October 13, 2017

FAA Calls for Emergency Inspections of GP7200 Turbofans

Advisory Directive comes in reaction to uncontained failure of engine on Air France A380

October 13, 2017

Scaled Composites Reveals 'Model 401' Experimental Jet

The Northrop Grumman subsidiary said it will make available two jets for research flights by industry partners and the U.S. government.

October 13, 2017

Aero Vodochody Reveals New Jet Trainer Plans

The Czech company is producing or offering new versions of the L-39 and L-159 basic and advanced jet trainers, with light attack capability.

October 12, 2017

Good and Bad News for the Eurofighter Program

Qatar is set to become the next customer, but production is slowing, and Austria no longer wants to fly the jet.

October 12, 2017

Air Baltic Returns Bombardier CS300s to Service

Restarts revenue flights following precautionary grounding of fleet

October 12, 2017

Big Indian Navy Requirement for Helicopters Revealed

According to an RFI, 234 twin-engined machines are required for multiple roles.

October 12, 2017

Airlines Call on EU to Put Stop to ATC Strikes

French air traffic controllers leave posts vacant at nine ATC centers from October 11 to October 13

October 11, 2017

GE Achieves Testing Milestones for U.S. Army FATE and ITEP Turboshaft Programs

Prototype powerplants for the Future Affordable Turbine Engine and Improved Turbine Engine Program have been run.

October 11, 2017

Air Berlin To Cease Flights after October 28

€150 million loan from German government insufficient to keep bankrupt airline operating

October 11, 2017

Jetex on Tap for Dubai Airshow

The global aviation support provider is selected again as the official handler for the bi-annual shows.

October 10, 2017

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